New York

Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for New York.

Adult-Use

METRC

Delivery Allowed

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Official Source

Regulatory Agency

Office of Cannabis Management

Tracking System

METRC

Market Type

Adult-Use

Last Updated

Feb 5, 2026

Regulatory Overview

New York Cannabis Regulations

Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in New York. Always confirm with official sources.

Regulatory Agency

Office of Cannabis Management

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Seed-to-Sale System

New York uses METRC for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

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Market Type

Adult-Use

New York has an adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis program.

Delivery & Ecommerce Status

DeliveryAllowed

EcommerceAllowed

Key Details

What You Need to Know About New York

Adult-use (MRTA) signed 2021, retail rollout ongoing

Transitioning to METRC for seed-to-sale tracking

Delivery authorized under license framework

CAURD conditional licenses for equity applicants

Large market with significant licensing pipeline

Official Sources

OCM Official Site

Regulatory Details

New York Cannabis Rules at a Glance

Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in New York.

Purchase Limits

Adult-Use

Flower3 oz

Concentrates24g

Periodpossession limit

Medical

Supply determined by practitioner; 60-day supply typical

No distinct per-transaction limit beyond possession.

Tax Rates

State Excise9% wholesale + 9% retail excise

Local Tax4% local retail excise (automatic)

Total adult-use retail excise is 13%. Medical subject to 3.15% gross-receipts excise only.

Home Cultivation

Allowed

Plant Limit

6 plants per person (3 mature, 3 immature); 12 max per household

Customer Requirements

21+

Min. Age

Required

State ID

Medical patients need practitioner certification.

Testing Requirements

Mandatory Testing

Potency

Microbials

Mycotoxins

Heavy metals

Pesticides

Residual solvents

Moisture content

Third-party sampling firm required. Operators cannot self-sample.

Packaging & Labeling

Child-Resistant: YesUniversal Symbol: Yes

Child-resistant and tamper-evident

Must not appeal to under 21

At least 25% post-consumer recycled plastic

"KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS" in caps

License Types

Adult-Use Cultivator

Cultivate, harvest, and package cannabis

Adult-Use Processor

Process raw cannabis into finished products

Adult-Use Distributor

Transport and sell from processors to dispensaries

Adult-Use Retail Dispensary

Sell directly to consumers

Adult-Use Delivery

Independent delivery to consumers

Microbusiness

Combined cultivator, processor, distributor, and retailer

Laboratory

Test cannabis products for compliance

Compliance Checklist

Operator Compliance Checklist for New York

Licensing

Obtain appropriate OCM license

Inventory

Report all inventory to state traceability system

Third-party sampling and lab testing for every batch

Sales

Verify age 21+ for all adult-use transactions

Collect and remit 13% retail excise tax

9% state + 4% local

Reporting

Monthly tax filings with NYS Department of Taxation

Compliance Tools

How WebJoint Helps in New York

WebJoint integrates directly with METRC, the tracking system used in New York, to keep your operations compliant.

METRC Integration

Real-time syncing with METRC for package intake, sales, returns, and inventory adjustments.

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Delivery Software

Compliant delivery workflows with manifests, driver assignment, ID verification at the door, and route tracking.

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POS Compliance

Purchase limits enforced at checkout, age verification at every touchpoint, and audit-ready transaction records.

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Reports & Audits

Exportable reports that match your regulatory requirements. Sales, inventory, patient counts, and more.

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FAQ

New York Cannabis FAQ

Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in New York.

Yes, New York has legalized adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis. The state's cannabis program is regulated by the Office of Cannabis Management. Regulations and requirements may change, so always verify with official sources.

Adult-use customers can purchase up to 3 oz of flower, 24g of concentrates per possession limit. No distinct per-transaction limit beyond possession.

Yes, home cultivation is allowed in New York. The limit is 6 plants per person (3 mature, 3 immature); 12 max per household.

Cannabis products in New York are subject to various taxes. The state excise tax is 9% wholesale + 9% retail excise. Local jurisdictions may add 4% local retail excise (automatic). Total adult-use retail excise is 13%. Medical subject to 3.15% gross-receipts excise only.

Yes, licensed cannabis delivery is allowed in New York. Operators must comply with all state delivery regulations, including manifest requirements, vehicle requirements, and customer verification at the point of delivery.

Yes, New York requires mandatory testing for all cannabis products before they can be sold. Testing must cover: Potency, Microbials, Mycotoxins, Heavy metals, Pesticides, Residual solvents, Moisture content. Third-party sampling firm required. Operators cannot self-sample.

New York uses METRC as its seed-to-sale tracking system. All licensed cannabis operators are required to report inventory, sales, and transfers through this system. WebJoint integrates with METRC to help operators maintain compliance automatically.

Yes, WebJoint provides cannabis POS, delivery, and ecommerce software for operators in New York. The platform includes built-in compliance features like purchase limit enforcement, METRC integration, age verification, and audit-ready reporting designed for New York's regulatory requirements.